Vacancy Specification
This is an exciting time to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK. Aldi’s own brand is at the heart of our business model. We are committed to delivering on quality at a great price to our customers at a time they need this most ALDI are looking for someone who is passionate about food, to join our Sampling Department as a Sampling Assistant. You will be used to working independently and using your initiative when needed. Important to the role is being a confident communicator with the ability to network at all levels within Aldi. Being a team player means you will naturally fit well with our Aldi culture. You must enjoy driving, as this role will require you to drive to multiple locations to shop Aldi and other retailers’ products. You will need to demonstrate that you can pro-actively manage your area of responsibility and assist in developing and maintaining quality management systems. This is a key support role within the Quality Assurance team, and you will be required to operate at pace and with leaderships.
This role is also about supporting the team in sampling, which may involve the daily preparation of food products.
If you’re looking for a career with a business that means more to it’s colleagues, join #TeamAldi today!
Your New Role
- Obtains product samples where necessary
- Collates all shopping requirements and prepares shopping lists
- Manages equipment stock levels within the department
- Prepares credit card statements and expenditure sheets according to the agreed Aldi procedure
- Prepares product samples for the evaluation of National Buying at pre-arranged sampling sessions.
- Communicates issues found during food preparation to the National Buying Team
- Ensures a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness in all sampling areas
- Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with all stakeholders
- Ensures the accuracy of all correspondence within the agreed timelines
About You
- Full UK Driving license
- Retail/Hospitality Experience
- Track record that demonstrates punctuality, dependability & integrity
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Teams
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Confident communicator
- Team Player
- Cross - functional working
- Engaging, dynamic and versatile
- Commercial awareness
- Food Safety Level 2
- Local Geographical Knowledge
- Experience of food retail online shopping
What You’ll get in Return
- Salary from £29,315 rising to £35,510 (pro rata)
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 3:30pm
- 3-month fixed term contract
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Full training provided
- Pension scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company maternity and adoption leave and paternity pay after 1 year of service
- Long service rewards
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
- Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
**Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship.
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If you’re looking for a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
